By William Gooden On Thursday, August 27, 2026, Wire Capital Group broke ground on the future site of the Maritime Lofts on the long-vacant former Mirro Aluminum site. The former aluminum cookware plant was torn down in 2017 and the site at 1512 Washington Street has sat empty ever since. That was until January 2022, when Wire Capital Group, a Milwaukee-based, Black founded … [Read more...] about Milwaukee-based developer Wire Capital Group, breaks ground on Maritime Lofts site in Manitowoc
Community Spotlight
Our Daily Bread hosts ‘4th Annual Mother’s Shower’
On Saturday, September 26, 2026, Our Daily Bread Community Outreach Center, Inc. hosted their "4th Annual Mother's Shower," which was a day of renewal, relaxation and reconnection. The Mothers Shower welcomed mothers into a relaxing environment where they enjoyed chair massages, henna designs, manicures, family and group photos, breast health screenings, music, and light … [Read more...] about Our Daily Bread hosts ‘4th Annual Mother’s Shower’
Street renamed in honor of Cherreye J. Trotman
On Wednesday, September 28, 2026, an honorary street renaming and dedication ceremony for Cherrye J. Trotman was held. The program was officiated by Reverend Alex Erdmann and Andrea Williams from TMJ 4 was covering the event. Speakers included: Bishop Ricky Burt, Reverend Doctor Joy Gallmon, Pastor Joshua Taylor, Attorney Sheila Parrish Spence, Alderwoman Andrea Pratt, Cream … [Read more...] about Street renamed in honor of Cherreye J. Trotman
New Shoes, Stronger Steps: Milwaukee Initiative Takes Aim at Gun Violence
“Stompin’ Out Gun Violence” uses sought-after sneakers to open the door to a life-saving message for young people.A new pair of shoes can do more than complete an outfit—it can help a young person step toward a safer future. That is the idea behind “Stompin’ Out Gun Violence,” a traveling shoe giveaway led by the Latroy V. Harris Initiative, “I Will Not Die to Gun … [Read more...] about New Shoes, Stronger Steps: Milwaukee Initiative Takes Aim at Gun Violence
Halyard Park Celebrates Legacy of Late Developer Beechie Brooks
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, at Gaines Triangle on the corner of North Sixth and North Halyard streets, a life-size statue of the late Beechie O. Brooks, an iconic Black Milwaukee Realtor and developer, was unveiled. Brooks’ south-facing statue is looking toward the first house he built in Halyard Park 50 years ago, his own house, which marked the start of a major home … [Read more...] about Halyard Park Celebrates Legacy of Late Developer Beechie Brooks
Congresswoman Gwen Moore Honors Mac Weddle: A Milwaukee Beacon of Hope, Service and Community
On Saturday, September 12, 2026, Congresswoman Gwen Moore joined family, friends, and community members at the Garfield Street Festival to surprise Weddle with a special tribute recognizing a lifetime of service and impact. But the honor represented far more than a single presentation. For decades, Mac Weddle has represented something powerful in Milwaukee: the belief that … [Read more...] about Congresswoman Gwen Moore Honors Mac Weddle: A Milwaukee Beacon of Hope, Service and Community
MATC Honors Fallen First Responders in Special Ceremony
On Friday, September 11, 2026, Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) hosted “MATC Remembers – A Salute to First Responders” at the Oak Creek Campus to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The commemoration recognized the 72 police officers, 343 firefighters, and eight EMTs and paramedics who died. A highlight of this year’s … [Read more...] about MATC Honors Fallen First Responders in Special Ceremony
Garfield’s 502 Celebrates Their ‘2026 R&B Festival’
On Saturday, September 12, 2026, Garfield’s 502 Restaurant hosted its annual "2026 Garfield’s 502 R&B Festival," that spanned the blocks of Garfield Ave. from MLK Drive to 7th Street. The event, which was free and open to the public, focused on a family-friendly entertainment lineup consisting of more than 20 bands and artists, as well as food offerings, more than 100 local … [Read more...] about Garfield’s 502 Celebrates Their ‘2026 R&B Festival’
Local Healthcare and Food Equity Issues Addressed at Upcoming Community Forum
The League of Women Voters of Milwaukee County is hosting a community forum, “Healthcare and Food Equity Issues in Milwaukee County,” on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to noon. The event is free, and members of the public are encouraged to attend. Three local experts will discuss the impact to our community of recent developments such as new work and paperwork … [Read more...] about Local Healthcare and Food Equity Issues Addressed at Upcoming Community Forum
North Division High School 1976 Class Hosts 50th Reunion
The North Division High School Class of 1976 celebrated their 50th Class Reunion, August 21-23, 2026. Myron Hood and Bobby Lewis Jones were two of the organizers of the reunion. It was said by one of the attendees that “this was one of the best organized events that he has attended in years.” The organizers attempted to ensure their former classmates and others who attended had … [Read more...] about North Division High School 1976 Class Hosts 50th Reunion